Sam Westmoreland, a Mississippi State University soccer participant, has died unexpectedly … the varsity introduced on Wednesday. He was 19 years outdated.
No explanation for dying was revealed.
“My prayers are with Sam’s family and friends,” MSU president Mark E. Keenum mentioned in a press release, “with his MSU teammates and coaches, and with the Tupelo community during this most difficult time.”
Westmoreland joined the varsity’s soccer workforce this yr after a stellar profession at Tupelo H.S. in Miss. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound freshman offensive lineman had but to play in a recreation.
Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach described his participant as “a beloved son, brother, and teammate, and a tremendous young man with a limitless future.” He added that he and his workforce are “heartbroken” over the passing.
“He will always be remembered and deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him,” Leech mentioned. (*19*)
Sam — born in Tulepo, Miss. — was an offensive sort out and an industrial know-how main at MSU.
University officers mentioned they’re actively working with authorities — together with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office — to acquire extra particulars about Sam’s tragic passing.
R.I.P.
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